Women’s Sleep Health – Part One – Sleep HygieneSleep hygiene is a variety of habits, routines and practices that directly impact and promote better sleep quality and more vitality.Good sleep hygiene practices include:• Going to bed within +/-20 minutes of chosen hour to allow 7-8 hours of actual time asleep.• Limit daytime naps to 30 minutes or less. While these erase sleep debt and increase energy and alertness, more than 30 minutes often impacts the end-of-day sleep cycle.• Stop the stimulation! No caffeine or extended screen time 2 hours prior.• Get exposure to daylight and evening light. Our melatonin production begins with daylight exposure and is assisted by the natural changes after sundown.• Max the Relax: quiet music, books, warm shower, yoga or stretching, and let the stress issues go for a while.• Get a great mattress and pillow that you love: if your comfort is all about what the Princess likes, then great sleep is yours!Don’t waste another night without wonderful sleep – you deserve it! stacy@designsleep.com